Head over to Keuruu: for a day, or even for the rest of your life! – It’s happening over the winter weekend of 13–15 February!
Come and enjoy a memorable winter weekend in Keuruu! We offer the best winter experiences – in just one day, you’ll experience more than you would in a week elsewhere. On 14 February, Keuruu will be paying tribute to Finnish winter traditions as the World Kick-Sled Championships take place on the ice of Lake Keurusselkä. Don’t worry if you’re not quite in World Championship shape: there’s a suitable category for everyone at the event!
Friday 13 February
Get a head start on the kick-sledding atmosphere! On Friday 13 February, Keurusselkä Resort will host the opening ceremony and pre-party for the Kick-Sledding World Championships. The programme includes introductions to the competitors, judges and organisers, the chance to check out ESLA’s competition sled models and try out the sleds on the track in daylight, as well as a competition dance.
Saturday 14 February
Enjoy a coffee in the cosy Marttamökki
A perfect winter’s day in Keuruu begins by getting into the spirit of things at the popular Café Iidan Unelma. This charming café is located in the centre of Keuruu, in a log cabin known as Marttamökki. A stroll is always more enjoyable after a quick bite to eat!
Experience something unique: take part in the World Kick-Sled Championships
The Kick Sled World Championships bring a premier inte ational winter sports event to Keuruu. Could you be the next world champion in kick sledding – or at least a hero? Bring your friends or colleagues and head to Keuruu, to the stunning lakeside scenery of Keurusselkä Resort on 14 February.
The World Kick-Sled Championships are a celebration of winter sports, where competitors gather to test their skills and speed on kick-sleds. The event is safe, entertaining and inte ationally renowned, honouring Finnish winter culture. It offers the perfect setting for both competitors and supporters!
Kick-sled photos: ESLA
Get ready for the thrill of sport, fun, tradition and a new kind of winter excitement that brings people together. The event has been designed to offer experiences for everyone, from serious competitors to those just kicking a ball about for fun.
The competition will take place at Keurusselkä Resort, located at Keurusseläntie 134. During the event, you can enjoy the coffee and food on offer at the hotel. One place worth checking out is the Pirttikahvila café in the area, where you can also buy sausages to take away and grill on the campfire.
Get ready for the thrill of sport, fun, tradition and a new kind of winter excitement that brings people together.
Did you get peckish whilst watching the match (or in the stands)?
Winter sports go down a treat with some proper food! Have you tried Bistro Fiiliksen in Keuruu yet? Everyone’s talking about their burgers! Bistro Fiiliksen is offering special food and drink deals over the Valentine’s Day weekend, so do remember to book a table.
You can also treat yourself to some culinary delights at Keurusselkä Resort. After the à la carte dinner, it’s a good idea to get your dancing shoes on, as Keurusselkä Resort is hosting a dance evening following the World Kick Sled Championships, featuring performances by Heikki Koskelo, Nina Åkerman and Mantra.
There’s more to do on Saturday than just kick a ball around
Has the rest of the group gone off to go kick-sledding, but you fancy doing something else? Don’t worry, there’s plenty more on offer in Keuruu on Saturday. Would any of these take your fancy?
KIKKA – I wanted to entertain
From the cosmetics counter to a music success story in a man’s world — what was the woman like who revolutionised Finnish pop? The young Kirsi Viilonen wanted to bring joy and song to people. She entered the entertainment industry with a sincere spirit and a big heart. A superficial era saw only the surface of her. Theatre Eurooppa Neljä’s new play is a story of strong women, and in particular of Finland’s first true pop star. Saturday 14 February at 3 pm at Hotel Keurusselkä.
Concert at the Kimara Cultural Centre
Valentine’s Day will be celebrated at Kimara in the centre of Keuruu in the company of tango senior champion Jari Roth, starting at 2 pm. Coffee will be served at the event by the Keuruu-based charity Mielen Tie ry, with proceeds going towards mental health causes. Tickets cost €15 at the door; doors open approximately one hour beforehand.
Mestis home game
Is there anything better than local ice hockey? Not really! On Saturday 14 February, KeuPa HT take on Imatra Ketterä at the Metsä-Multia Arena in Keuruu.
Valentine’s Day Swim
The high-quality swimming pool is something all Keuruu residents are proud of. On Valentine’s Day, you can get two tickets for the price of one for either the pool or the gym; the swimming pool offers the cheaper ticket. Ticket sales are open from 1 pm to 5 pm.
Are you looking for a place to stay?
In Keuruu, you can relax in the tranquillity of nature and enjoy the warm hospitality! How about an idyllic lakeside cottage or accommodation surrounded by the local countryside?
Sunday 15 February
When you wake up to a new day on Sunday, it’s time to experience something new in Keuruu. Take a moment to relax amidst Keuruu’s beautiful natural surroundings, or treat yourself to some top-quality jazz.
Take a moment to head up to the summit
Himmaan Huippu is a 22-metre-high observation tower in the village of Riihon, Keuruu. In winter, the main attractions are the ski trails and the ski café, which is open at weekends. To get to Himmaan Huippu, enter the address Matkalantie 159, 42820 Riiho into your satnav.
Keuruu Jazz Club: Mimie Moore Jazz Edition
The seven-piece Mimie Moore Jazz Edition captivates audiences with its storytelling, harmonies and skiffle-inspired touches. Mimie Moore is a surprising all-female acoustic trio. The group composes and performs music, playfully and unashamedly exploring a wide range of moods. Their songs resonate with every shade of humour and seriousness, sung alte ately in Finnish and English. Known for their strong stage presence, the trio’s distinctive sound—featuring harmonies, a bucket bass, accordions and washboards—blends old-world tones with a contemporary feel.
Shrove Sunday Solidarity Events
On Sunday, the Yhteisvastuu Shrove Tuesday event will be held in Keuruu both on Keuruu Church Hill and at the vicarage and its grounds in Pihlajavesi. The Yhteisvastuu Shrove Tuesday event on Keuruu Church Hill begins at 10.00 am with a family service. From 11.30 am to 2 pm, there will be outdoor activities for all ages in the churchyard: these include the chance to grill free sausages over a bonfire, eat traditional pea soup, go sledging, or enjoy coffee and buns.
In Pihlajavesi, there will also be activities in the vicarage hall and grounds from 11.30 am to 2 pm. Family service at 10 am, with pea soup and Shrove Tuesday buns served in the grounds in aid of the Solidarity Fund. The village association’s sausage barbecue, snow games in the yard, skiing on Lake Koipijärvi and making snow angels (a Keuruu record?)
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